jdm fest
JULY 10-11
The biggest Japanese car show in Canada: JDM Fest! Be at the center of Asian car culture in Canada by attending the JDM Fest at ICAR Route 66. Originally organized at Autodrome Saint-Eustache in 2011, this event brings together all fans of modified or original cars from manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru and more.
JDM Fest 2026 will take place at ICAR Route 66. You’ll have the chance to see the most unique cars, merchants and various clubs.
Over 12,000 spectators attended the 2025 event. This number remains the undisputed record for visitors to the ICAR Route 66 circuit.
All makes are welcome, even if this is an event featuring Asian cars.
Several sections and activities:
- Drift & Team Competition Club Clash
- Drag & Drag Shootout Top 16
- Mini Gymkhana Friday evening
- Show N shine
- Exhibition zone
- JDM Exclusive Zone
- 2step battle
- kiosks
- Food trucks
zone
EXHIBITION
SHOW N SHINE
TOP 100
The Show N Shine Top 100 . Several classes and trophies.
- JDM FEST Top 100 kit
(Nobori Flag and souvenir)
Additional fee of $20 if you are selected.
exhibition area
Zone to display your car without taking part in the Show N Shine competition.
Cars not qualifying for the Show’n’Shine will also be invited to the exhibition area.
At the entrance to the site, you can also apply to be in the Expo zone, on a first-come, first-served basis, and an agent will make the selection at the entrance.
zone jdm
exclusive
An area reserved for all jdm cars (right-hand drive).
no registration required.
club zone
New reserved Club Zone, hurry, limited space.
To have your Club space reserved, you must have more than 15 cars that have purchased their Club ticket in the name of the Club before July 1.
You will also receive a sign with your club’s name for your location.
(one per club).
One participant per club must be on hand to reserve the dedicated space before the doors open to the public.
drift
Places are limited.
Drivers must be selected to take part.
Spectacular Driver, complete car with all bumperswow effect, great team, great attitude, we want to see you at your best!
- 3 photos of your car.
- tell us about your experience
- video of your driving (preferred).
Each selected Driver will receive an exclusive JDM Fest 2026 Goodies package.
If you are selected, you will receive confirmation and a link to purchase your ticket.
Registration fee if accepted, $230 tx in ($cad) includes:
- Access to the drift Friday evening – Saturday – Sunday (Track open until you leave)
- Exclusive goodies 2026
(Nobori Flag JDM Fest Pick 2026, Driver cards & others) - Clubclash competition access
- Site access
- Campsite access Friday & Saturday evening
open
drift
- Friday 18H00-21H00
- Saturday 15H00-21H00
- Sunday (Track open for drift drivers before leaving 10H00-14h00).
You’ll have the opportunity to ride tandems or drift solo.
TEAM COMPETITION
club
clash
Our famous competition, where teams of 3-5 compete in tandem to win the Champion’s Chain, the most impressive ClubClash of the year!
- Saturday 10H00 – 15H00
Champions 2025: MTC
Champions 2024: Slide & Tacos
GUESTS 2026
guests
Oakes Garages
Front Street Club
Car Shop Karoshi
& more to come
- Jimmy Oakes – Front Street Club
- Tom Nazzaro – Front Street Club
- Josh Deliz – Front Street Club
- Chad Chimahosky – Car Shop Karoshi
- Rich Whiteman – Car Shop Karoshi
- Damien Scott – Car Shop Karoshi
- James Carper – Car Shop Karoshi
- Mike Martino – Design Shop React
- Josue Pillot – Oakes Garage
- Austin Philbeck – Oakes Garage
- Jordan Grandinetti – Oakes Garage
- Brandon Tothero – Jenny Boat
- Josiah Falaise – FDF Raceshop
- Michael Catell – FDF Raceshop
drag
Drag Libre Friday & Saturday
drag shootout
Competition and drag schedule coming soon.
For the first time, the JDM Fest drag competition will take the form of Shootout No Prep.
Purse of $3,000 to the winner in the race class, and $2,000 in the street class. $500 to 2nd place in both classes.
📋 SUMMARY RULES – DRAG SHOOTOUT JDM FEST
🏁 Category STREET
– Registered Japanese or Korean cars.
– AWD: DOT tires only (slicks prohibited).
– RWD/FWD: slicks permitted.
– Complete interior from the front benches upwards, complete exhaust system compulsory.
– Helmet mandatory for cars with roll bar.
– Registration: $100 – Cash prize: $3,000 / $500
🔧 Category OPEN (RACE)
– Chassis or engine of Japanese origin.
– Slicks allowed, no mechanical restrictions.
– Helmet mandatory.
– Registration: $100 – Cash prize: $3,000 / $500
🔎 General information
– Mandatory technical inspection.
– Maximum 16 vehicles per category.
– The organization reserves the right to decide on any matter within the spirit of the rules.
Friday evening
mini
gymkhana
From 9:30pm, a mini gymkhana will take place in the driftpark.
Sunday
2-step
battle
2 cars compete until only 1 winner remains.
exhibitor
In our exhibitor aisle, you’ll find several booths offering unique products.
Clothing, accessories, auto parts, detailers, specialty stores, activities and much more.
Want your own kiosk? Find out more about our different packages here.
ticket office
- Taxes included.
- 12 and under free
- Ticket includes free drag.
If you belong to a club, remember to select your club.
| Vendredi | |
|---|---|
| HEURE | DESC |
| Midi / noon | Entrée pilotes drift & drag / clubs / kiosques / show & shine |
| 18h00-21h00 | Open Drift |
| 21h30 | Mini Gymkhana |
| Samedi | |
|---|---|
| HEURE | DESC |
| 07h00 | Entrée pilotes drift & drag / clubs / kiosques / show & shine |
| 9h00 | Driver meeting drift |
| 10h00 | ouverture spectateur |
| 10h00-12h00 | Clubclash Practice |
| 12h00-12h30 | Drift track break / cleanup |
| 12h30-15h00 | ClubClash competititon |
| 18h30 | Remise de prix show and shine |
| 15h30-21h00 | Open Drift |
| 21h00 | Fermeture du site. |
| Dimanche | |
|---|---|
| HEURE | DESC |
| 10h00-14h00 | Temps prévu pour les équipe de drift de quitter. |
| 15h00 | Fermeture du site. |
| * Aucune exposition, kiosque, drag le dimanche * |
MAP
faq
Yes, you can buy tickets at the entrance. Places are not limited, but first come, first served. A preferential weekend rate is on sale while quantities last.
The campsite is open to competitors, clubs, show n shines and participants from remote areas. You can sleep in your car or pitch a tent next to your car. No services and most of the spaces are on concrete.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are tolerated, but of course you have to pick up after them.